By exploring the ethical differences between humans and animals, Animalkind establishes a middle ground between egalitarianism and outright dismissal of animal rights.
A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals
Advocates that we owe each animal due respect
Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights
Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales
About the Author
Jean Kazez teaches philosophy at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She is the author of The Weight of Things: Philosophy and the Good Life (Blackwell, 2007) and has written about ethics, religion, happiness, and the arts for several magazines.
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A thought-provoking foray into our complex and contradictory relationship with animals
Finds a distinctive middle ground between rights for animals and their outright dismissal by advocating that we owe animals due respect
Offers readers a sensible alternative to extremism by speaking of respect and compassion for animals, not rights
Balances philosophical analysis with intriguing facts and engaging tales
